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Notre Dame Blasts Syracuse 70–7 in CFP Statement as Love Ties Bettis Record

The performance reframed Notre Dame’s postseason outlook despite losing linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa for the season.

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown on the sidelines against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates with players during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the ball on his way to score a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend.
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Overview

  • Notre Dame opened with 21 points before its offense took a snap, scoring on two pick-sixes and a blocked punt return.
  • Jeremiyah Love rushed 8 times for 171 yards and three touchdowns, tied the school single-season touchdown mark (20), and saw his Heisman odds shorten.
  • The 70 points set Notre Dame’s modern-era high, and per OptaSTATS the Irish gained 329 rushing yards on just 24 carries, the fewest rushes for a 300+ yard FBS rushing game in 30 seasons.
  • The defense logged 15 tackles for loss, five sacks and three interceptions, while Syracuse allowed 13.7 yards per carry, its worst single-game rate on record per PFF.
  • Coach Marcus Freeman emphasized staying grounded as Notre Dame moved to 9-2, with safety Tae Johnson likely out 1–2 games and a road finale at Stanford up next.